Love. That is all.

There was a really awesome outpouring of love on Instagram today–readers supporting other readers; friends who’ve never met offering to help one another, paying it forward. I am so overwhelmed today by the spirit of love and the way communities come together to support each other.

For those who were a part of that Instagram generosity today, thank you. You inspired me. And I’m still matching addresses with generous donors, so if you offered to buy a reader a book, stay tuned for a response.

You have three of the most beautiful children in the world, Kelle- inside and out! It must just make your heart melt every day to watch the love you created shared like that. The last picture of the three of them together is priceless. The video made my night. 🙂

oh no! I love this video so much, but you just made me want to have a gazillion more babies! (mine is only 7.5 months!). Nella in the crib with him, just laying there playing with his little hand – ah! love it!! What sweet children you have 🙂

I loved that video! I just had my third baby and my older two love on her so much too! I look forward to your videos so much. I so adore your little Nella. Keep your posts coming! I look forward to them.

Being 37 weeks pregnant with our last baby, a little boy, this video melted my heart. And it also made me that much more anxious for labor! My daughter is Lainey’s age and the boys (twins) are close to Nella’s age, and seeing Lainey be able to hold Dash and even lay him down so gently makes me so excited to see how my daughter is with this baby. Watching the boys with their little brother will kill me too. Love!! <3

Oh that video!! So much pure love and sweetness. Reminded me of when my sister was born, I used to read to her just like Lainey does. And Nella holding Dash’s hand- melted my heart. Thank you for sharing:):)

The love on you IG feed today was amazing to watch- I even had a stranger offer to join in a book club with me and a friend because we can’t afford 8 books to do a Skype session. (She lives too far away, but her generosity was so sweet!) Your book is touching so many lives, it’s wonderful!

So precious. It has truly been a blessing to experience my 3 boys with their baby sister. She’s 7 months and she has brought things out of them that I had no idea were there. So glad that you are experiencing that with your beautiful kids!

You and Brett created a family, a built-in team of support and friendship and love. The way Lainey and Nella look after Dash now is the way they will all look after one another as they grow up; there will always be someone (or someones!) who will need more support than another at any given time, and they will always be there to provide it for one another.

For real? That was the cutest video! My oldest is a couple months younger than Lainey and she would love a real live baby to take care of. I think we are done with 2. Although seeing little Dash makes me reconsider…

So neat to see the love that is only understood by siblings. My twin girls are just a little younger than Lainey and I can see so much of them when they are loving their bothers & sisters (quadruplets). It is such a neat experience for them to be little mommies even if at times they want to help a little too much! You have a very beautiful family and have been so blessed.

Also wondering what you use when videoing; camcorder or phone? I have a camcorder but it is not anywhere as clear as yours so wondering if I need to start using my phone. Thank you so much.

That was awesome. Just delivered my baby girl and seeing this excites me to get her home to her almost 3yr old brother :-)))PS can we see a video of Nella talking to him or saying Dash? Pppuuuurrrrrdy please?? 😉

So beautiful. I am just addicted to seeing siblings and how their bond grows (probably has something to do with having a second baby!!!) but I just find their relationships fascinating. Your little man is so lucky to have two such doting sisters. X

Me too! Lots of happy tears!I loved so much in that little clip! Especially Lainey letting Dash suckle her finger, so soothing. And reading to him. Oh, melt! She is such a little mother!And Nella having a snuggle! Gorgeous.That was just precious…..Thankyou x

Beautiful video!!! I love the love that’s oozing out of Lainey and Nella!

I’ve just bundled up my copy of Bloom for a fellow UK etst lover! I had an extra springy spring in my step this morning as the girl I’m sending it to and I emailed back and forth. Thank you Kelle for filling the world with so much love and beauty that it over spill into all of us. I am imagining your beautiful books flapping their wings and flying between loving homes to enjoy your inspirational words and photos.

Oh…and I’ve just pre-ordered the paperback version as I can’t bear to miss out on the extras ;)was tempted to order 8 so I could get a skype chat with you but that seemed a little stalkeresque 😉

I may or may not have cried watching that video.I don’t know how you can get through a day without crying.This is why I shouldn’t have kids. I’d be a hot crying mess every time I see them interact or touch each other.

Wow. Just wow. Everything you do/post/capture/share touches my heart. But THIS…Might be one of the MOST amazing videos I have ever seen. You can absolutely feel the love and tenderness JUMP off of the screen. Your children are beautiful and are a reflection of the love, patience, nurturing and levity you clearly bring into their lives. LOVE.

This video is so perfect – I watched it twice and I can guarantee I’ll come back and watch it again later. The love is palpable. It oozes out of every pore in your kids. Lainey and Nella are SO GREAT with Dash. He is definitely going to adore them like they adore him now.

I absolutely love the video! Your girls are so sweet to their adorable baby brother. I especially loved Nelly laying with him. My bigger guy definitely loved on his little brother, but it was never that gentle or patient. What a great time– so glad you are enjoying every moment.

Oh Kelle, you are one wonderful mama! I love that you let your girls just love their little brother. Lainey is a supremely good sister (we knew that already) and Dash laying across her lap for a story is amazing. Nella & Dash in the crib is just priceless. What a lucky, lucky little boy to have this much love. Thank you again for sharing them with us! xo SarahLICMom

I am in tears! Oh Kelle, your family is so beautiful! That baby is so loved!!! Nella and Lainey are the perfect big sisters for the job! Congrats on being a fabulous mother! And Congrats to Brett for being an amazing father! You are ALL so blessed!

What a great video. I think my favorite was Nella just chillin with him holding his hand in the crib. Melt my heart…..you can tell Lainey just mothers him. Oh and Lainey reading a book while he was laid across her chest. She is just such a little Momma. So precious.

Oh my goodness, that has to be the sweetest video ever. Lainey is such a “mommy” to him, so sweet to see. And Nella…oh I loved she she took his socks off…I used to catch my daughter doing the same thing to her sister when she was a baby! LOVED IT!

THIS is what we’ve been waiting for. This is love. Wow. Your little man is so loved on. Thank you for sharing. Brings back wonderful memories (and my babe is only 9 months old, but his being so bitty feels like ages ago already!).

oh my goodness. I am a loyal follower of your blog and IG but never really comment but I just had to this time! How precious your children are! I am the mother of 3 as well but 2 older boys (2 and 7) and a baby girl who is just 4 weeks older than Dash. It’s so funny to see how different your girls are than my boys! They love their sister but really could care less! lol. You have such little mamas! They are adorable. 🙂

this is such a beautiful video. i literally teared up and am SO FREAKING EXCITED to see sibling love someday. (1 so far!).

kelle,

i also just wanted to say that when you were on your somewhat maternity leave hiatus and had guest sponsors, i so appreciated the post from claire bidwell. in a strange twist of fate, it was posted on the 17th anniversary of my mom’s passing and the first one i have spent as a mom. her words while different from what my own would be, broadened my view and helped. and any help in regards to that is appreciated. thank you for your generous heart and for bringing in JUST the right people.

Holy Moly! You woman, are the inspiration in my life! I read Nella Birth Story several months ago and have not been able to get enough of you guys since! You have completely and I mean COMPLETELY changed my entire perspective and life, for that I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your lives with us.

So my oldest daughter Whitney (4) asked to watch The Incredbles today. We got to the part when ElastaGirl drives her son home from school, having just been sent to the principle’s office for “dashing” under the radar. And then she triple names him and says, “Dashel Robert Par… everyone is special.”

Moments later I checked my blogger feed to find you’ve written a new post complete with a video of your handsome Mr Dash. I am taken aback by this coincidence.

Your family is pretty special and incredible. Thank you for sharing your life with the world.

As I said when I posted a link to this on my FB page, pregnant women should not watch this video 🙂 It was absolutely precious. As a mom expecting baby #2 in a few months, I loved watching the girls interact with their baby brother. They are both naturals. What a wonderful, loving environment, and what lucky kids (all 5 of them!).

I love this blog! Your family reminds me of mine and all the reasons that life is beautiful and happy and full of love. Happy Easter! I just made Bunny Bark and wrapped it in terra cotta pots with blue cellophane and handmade tags while the kitchen is full of dirty dishes and the laundry depserately needs to be folded. 🙂My priorities are definatley in order.

Kelle! I loved every second of this video! I love Lainey burping Dash and Nella curling her legs around him on her bed. I just melted.. You’ve got such a wonderful family and I love that you share that with all of us. I have been reading your blog for over a year half and I talk about you and your family like your my next door neighbor! My husband thinks it hilarious. One day I hope to cross your path and meet your beautiful family but until then I enjoy your breathtaking pictures and your sweet words.

They are such little mamas! I love how careful Lainey is to support his head while moving him from her shoulder to the bed- I don’t think I had that mastered until my first nephew was born! The love in the video is so tangible, it’s amazing.

Kelle….I am a bit behind on people’s Blogs at the moment–but not yours!!–I love, love, loved your video!! Too cute!! 😉Oh, and by the way? That quotation from “Bloom”? I underlined it–among most of the book!!–just thought you would like to know!! ;-D–Raelyn

That vid is priceless. My little girl (4 years old) is such a mum to her little brother (7 months old)…I loved the footage of Lainey burping Dash because my Cate did the same to our Emmett. I hope Dash is up for the love that is going to be dumped on him – his two sisters seem to be in raptures. Divine!

Omg, I’m crying and smiling all at once. What a PERFECT video!! So perfect and precious! And wow, those big sisters are GREAT big sisters!!!! Lainey is a natural….hands behind his neck and head… Amazing. And I love all Nella’s kisses. I want to kiss her! Thanks for sharing.

Hi Kelle, i never write. I just read and listen to your words and learn from your pictures. Tonight, i watched this video with my 3 year old. She has a 2 year old sister and a 7 week old broter. So she can relate to this baby kingdom we got going on. Anyway, she saw Nella and said, “aw!! is that his sister? Is she my friend?” I said, “Sure she can be your friend.” Then she asked, “Can i go to her house when the sun comes up?” She doesn’t understand that i can’t take her because we live in Arizona and Nella lives in Florida. So she said, “Ok, Daddy will take me then.” So beware, a very hard headed 3 year old along with her caving daddy might be showing up at your door. He can never say no. Love your video and your message.

Oh wow- what a perfect time for you to post this video… My husband and I are getting ready to try to get pregnant again after two miscarriages and this morning I convinced myself that if I am lucky enough to have a healthy pregnancy, I will not try to get pregnant again after that. And, then I saw the love between siblings in this video and realized how much I would love to have more than one baby and how much it will be worth it to try even if there is a little more heartbreak in the process. Thanks for giving such a sweet glimpse into your family and really thanks for helping me sort out something that I have been struggling with so much lately:)

I can’t even begin to tell you how beautiful your family is. You are a truly blessed woman, which I’m sure you know. Three beautiful, happy & healthy children. I remember reading your story about Nella, many years ago. What an adorable little girl she has turned out to be. The video of them with your newest peanut is just too cute for words. I can only hope I have a family as gorgeous as yours one day. This is exactly what I picture in my mind when I hear the word family. Seriously my heart bursts with happiness just seeing these pictures/videos. One lucky lady you are!!! 🙂